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Éire / Ireland
Remote only
Smarkets runs one of the world’s most sophisticated prediction markets, handling over £29 billion in volume since 2010 and engaging 200,000+ traders globally. We’re a technology company that happens to revolutionise betting - from sports to political markets, to delivering the sharpest prices and the fairest odds.
Our stack is designed for scale, reliability, and speed: Linux, Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes, with Python 3, C++17, and React powering our platform. We build infrastructure that institutions trust while keeping trading accessible to everyone. Our edge? We’ve thrived through every market cycle, competitor, and industry revolution.
At the heart of our success are our people. We create a high-performance environment where exceptional talent can thrive, blending deep business experience with a commercial mindset to drive strategic growth.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of prediction markets with cutting-edge technology and a customer-first philosophy, Smarkets is where you belong.
Your Mission
As a QA Analyst Contractor, you’ll be essential in preparing the Smarkets and BetSBK platforms for launch and growth in Ireland. Your mission is to:
Test core customer journeys to uncover bugs, usability issues, and friction points.
Deliver clear, actionable insights that move our product to full market readiness.
Help create a smooth, localised, and fully compliant experience that drives user satisfaction, retention, and revenue in the Irish market.
What You’ll Be Working On
Perform functional and usability testing of the Irish user experience across web and mobile apps.
Test core customer journeys:
Landing → Sign-up
Sign-up → Login
Promo Opt-in → Deposit
Deposit → Bet Placement → Cash out → Withdrawal
Customer Support & KYC Flows
Document all issues with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, and recordings (where applicable).
Participate in live testing sessions with the Product team.
Provide a full QA report, including usability feedback, bug reports, and recommendations for improvement.
Verify fixes and validate product readiness.
About You
Must be physically located in Ireland
No existing Smarkets/SBK account.
Detail-oriented with QA testing experience for web and mobile platforms (gaming or betting a plus).
Analytical thinker with strong documentation skills.
Comfortable participating in remote live walkthroughs.
Timeline & Compensation
Approx. 18 hours over 6 weeks (around 3 hours per week).
Hourly rate (to be agreed).
Remote role with flexible working hours.
Our Values
Push to win
Make others better
Give a shit
Be a pro
Bring the energy
